WOW! This is one of the most heated debates I've ***EVER*** seen on this forum!
For once, I'm glad the moderators didn't close this thread early, but rather all the involved parties sorted out their differences.
genesim: I'm glad you like your LCD setup and ArcadeVGA card. But just because it makes you 100% satisfied, it doesn't mean it's the solution for everyone.
I too have an ArcadeVGA card (Actually, it's the first generation one. I purchased it when it was first announced). But unlike you, I got it connected to a real arcade monitor. I know my picture isn't as sharp as yours, and I know the colors aren't as vivid. Yes, I do have some burn marks, and shadows, and the 20 year old monitor makes a funky buzzing sound, and I got scan lines all over the picture. But you know what, that's EXACTLY what I wanted!!! It's exactly the same way as I remember it back when I was a kid.
I guess the point is, to each their own. Some people want perfect sharpness and color (like you) and others want it to be as true to the original experience as possible (scan lines, buzzing round tubes that aren't as sharp at the corners, etc.) I guess some people want to hide the fact that it's a PC! (why else would they go to such extends in making their coin mechs work, and bring 20 year monitors back from the dead???)
When it comes to a discussion of tastes, no one wins at the end.
Enjoy your setup!